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Acting as a resource and point of escalation for global team members.
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Engaging in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems on zOS host networks.
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Providing planning and recommendations for changes on hardware and software components for the zOS network.
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Utilizing z/OS Communications Server and other products perform configuration and customization of IBM and ISV mainframe network software.
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Supporting project management with implementation of network software upgrades, including testing and implementation with network service provider, application teams, and internal support teams.
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Disaster Recovery, planning and execution of tests, including client access to DR systems during production network service.
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Compliance and Security, ensure mainframe network environment complies with security rules agreed by Kyndryl and client.
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Performing level 3 problem solving and troubleshooting.
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Can act in a leadership role for the global team on global projects and participate on teams that impact the host network.
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At least 5+ years' experience performing z/OS system support / programming, Host Network experience
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Demonstrable skills in z/OS Network Systems Programming in a multi-LPAR Sysplex environment: Communication Server VTAM : SNA, APPN, Enterprise Extender, Subarea routing, Logmode tables.
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Communication Server TCP/IP: OSA, OSPF, ZOSMF, DVIPA, DDVIPA. Network Security: PAGENT, SSL/TLS, Configuration Assistant, SSH.
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Network Monitoring: (One or more) NetView, CA-NetMaster, OMEGAMON for Networks.
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File Transfer (Two or more): Connect:Direct, CA-XCOM, ftp(s), SFTP, NetView FTP, Co:Z,
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Session managers (one or more): CA-TPX, CL-Supersession, NetView Access Services, Teleview, VTAM/Switch.
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Printo Products: CA-Spool, IBM INfoprint, VPS
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Diagnostic skills are a must, including the ability to interpret job and task logs, syslogs and traces
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Ability to train and coach junior team members and build proficient network skills
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Experience with REXX,CList, or NCL scripting language is plus
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Experience with z/VM, RSCS and Vswitch is also a plus
